Top 24 Peer recovery Jobs in Worcester, Ma

Peer Support Worker
Kiva Centers —Worcester, MA
- From $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- English
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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5h
Peer Specialist- Deaf Services
Advocates —Westborough, MA
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Entry level
Recovery Coach
Spectrum Health Systems —Worcester, MA
- $22.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Mid-level
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
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2h
Peer Specialist-ACCS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC —Worcester, MA
- $21.50 - $24.00 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Peer Specialist-MCI
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC —Worcester, MA
- $21.50 - $24.00 an hour
- Spanish
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Recovery Support Specialist II, Per Diem
University of Massachusetts Medical School —Worcester, MA
- $23.08 - $27.88 an hour
- Per diem
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
20h
Peer Specialist- PACT
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC —Worcester, MA
- $21.50 - $24.00 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Recovery Support Specialist, Per Diem
University of Massachusetts Medical School —Worcester, MA
- $19.23 - $21.63 an hour
- Per diem
- Microsoft Outlook
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
5d
Recovery Support Specialist
University of Massachusetts Medical School —Worcester, MA
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
5d
Peer Specialist Supervisor-ACCS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC —Worcester, MA
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Residential Program Recovery Specialist
LATIN AMERICAN HEALTH ALLIANCE —Worcester, MA
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Residential
- Driver's License
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Peer Specialist - Community Crisis Stabilization - Part Time
Riverside Community Care —Upton, MA
- $21.21 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Residential
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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7d
RISEN Peer Recovery Specialist (Part Time 30 Hours)
Community Care Alliance —Woonsocket, RI
- Part-time
- Spanish
- High school diploma or GED
- Teaching
Peer Specialist - Community Crisis Stabilization
Riverside Community Care —Upton, MA
- $21.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Residential
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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6d
ACCS Certified Peer Recovery Coach - North County Integrated Team B
Open Sky Community Services —Leominster, MA
- $22.07 - $24.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
PACT Peer Specialist, Fitchburg
Clinical & Support Options Inc —Fitchburg, MA
- $38,000 - $44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Recovery Coach
SPECTRUM HEALTH SYSTEMS INC —Marlboro, MA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
Peer Recovery Specialist- Serenity (Full Time)
Community Care Alliance —Woonsocket, RI
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- High school diploma or GED
- Apartments
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
Overnight Peer Specialist
Advocates —Framingham, MA
- From $20 an hour
- Overnight shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Entry level
CBHC Certified Peer Specialist, Leominster
Clinical & Support Options Inc —Leominster, MA
- $38,000 - $44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Clinic
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Peer Support Worker

Kiva Centers -
Worcester, MA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
From $22 an hour
5 hours ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Teamwork
English
High school diploma or GED
Problem-solving
Clinical confidentiality policies
Time management

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Interested in a rewarding career opportunity supporting others through their most challenging times? Are you someone who has lived experience with trauma, substance use recovery, or mental health and want to share your experiences with others on their healing journey? Are you a great listener and communicator? If you answered “yes,” then this position may be a fit for you.

The Peer Respite Advocate (PRA) will support the daily operations of the Peer Run Respite. They offer peer support for each guest. The PRA is available to instill hope, support wellness and demonstrate that healing is a self-determined process. PRA model and utilize trauma informed techniques and tools, help guests set goals and engage in community and social events.

The purpose of Peer Respite is to support individuals experiencing emotional distress and other life challenges while avoiding hospitalization or other, more invasive interventions. The PRA will offer trauma-informed peer support that is directed by the core values of the recovery and survivor movements and the mission of Kiva Centers. The PRA will operate with the ultimate goal of empowering each individual to find their own path to self- healing. To that end, they may offer direct support in a variety of ways and settings, including peer support and assistance with forms at Kiva Centers, other community locales, in-home visits, group facilitation and phone support. The specific duties held as a Peer Respite Advocate may vary depending on the type of work performed (group vs. individual, etc.).

REQUIREMENTS

o Applicants must have lived experiences with trauma, substance use/addictions recovery, and/or mental health/psychiatric diagnosis

o Access to reliable transportation (with access to your own vehicles preferred)

o Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, language, and behaviors reflecting such values.

o Demonstrated ability to recognize the need for and facilitate connections between consumers and the community

o Understanding of available community supports

o Working knowledge of confidentiality requirements related to records pertaining to Department of Mental Health

o Must have good time management skills and be self-directed

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

o Role Modeling & Leadership

o Share their own recovery story, including points of self-empowerment and successful community living, in group and/or individual support settings

o Model coping, self-help and self-advocacy that include trauma informed techniques and tools as outlined in:

■ Wellness Recovery action Plan (WRAP)

■ Intentional Peer Support (IPS)

■ Trauma Informed Peer Support (TIPS)

■ Alternatives to Suicide (ATS)

o Represent the Kiva Centers’ community in a positive light

o Promote engagement and the empowerment of the KIVA CENTER community in taking ownership of Kiva Centers’ growth and support offered

o Advocacy

o Upon the request of the individual supported, the Peer Respite Advocate will offer support and advocacy in the treatment settings such as ISP meetings

o Empower the individual supported in any complaint filing processes and will act as an advocate as needed

o Information Sharing

o Share personal experience and encourage mental health wellness and recovery

o Share information about all community resources, including other peer-run groups, housing and benefit resources, and community events

o Remain up to date on current resources and knowledge of the recovery movement by attending trainings and readings related articles and/or books as available

o Work with the Kiva team to help get the word out about the Kiva Center to other providers and people in the community

o Take part in building the Kiva Centers’ database of information and resources

o Collaboration

o Be available to provide consultation and/or training to individuals in the community or working in traditional treatment settings

o Assist in connection to mental health services, community resources, entitlements, and other services as needed

o Participate in Kiva Centers meetings as scheduled and take part in determining the overall direction and policies of Kiva Centers

o Support

o Offer support for guests during interview, introduction, arrival, and departure

o Prioritize creating and supporting a welcoming atmosphere.

o Prioritize openness and helpfulness and will avoid saying “I don’t know,” without following up or offering opportunities to brainstorm together

o Offer trauma-informed support in a variety of settings and by using listening skills and empowering the individual supported in problem solving skills as needed

o Offer support to the individual as needed to connect with other supports in their community, including, in some cases-visiting other resources with the individual to them get acquainted

o Offer practical supports including support with transformation and other tasks as needed

o General

o Value the individual’s right to privacy and keep information confidential within the team

o Complete administrative tasks as required including timesheets, documentation, etc.

o Work cooperatively PRR team and maintain clear, honest, and respectful communication with team members

o Respond to requests for information and phone calls in a timely fashion

o Transport guests to store or appointments when needed, using personal car

o Help maintain a clean, safe and secure environment. Some cleaning duties are assigned

o Manage downtime with Guest and Peer Run Respite program focused activities and duties

o Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

o High School Diploma

o CPS or ability to pass within a year of hire

o Lived experience with trauma, mental health, or substance abuse

o Basic knowledge of community support services/resources

o Minimum two years in recovery from acute care environment

o Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training

PREFERRED SKILLS

o Bilingual English/Spanish

o Experience in Advocacy or Peer Support

o Experience working with non-profit organizations

o Understanding of recovery vs. illness-based system

ABILITIES

o Ability to act as an advocate and empowering individuals to take leadership in their own recovery

o Ability and willingness to share own recovery story in an open and skillful manner

o Able to delineate behaviors behind values of critical care and recovery (preferred)

PERSONAL QUALITIES

o Sense of humor; works well with a team

o Professional demeanor

o Safe and approachable, including when under pressure

o Respectful of and compassionate toward other people’s thoughts, behaviors, ideas, and needs

o Self-aware and able to take responsibility for own mistakes, successes, weaknesses, and strengths, as well as being able and willing to seek support when needed

o Optimistic and confident in approach and outlook

o Curious about and open to all perspectives, with a focus toward keeping up to date with information about Peer Support and developments in the Recovery movement

o Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, language, and behaviors reflecting such values

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

o Ability to frequently or occasionally lift between 10-35 lbs

o Ability to use office equipment

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

o Kiva Centers offers equal opportunities for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.

BENEFITS

o In accordance with the organization’s written personnel policies.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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peer recovery jobs in worcester, ma

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Peer Specialist- Deaf Services

Recovery Coach

Peer Specialist-ACCS

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Recovery Support Specialist II, Per Diem

Peer Specialist- PACT

Recovery Support Specialist, Per Diem

Recovery Support Specialist

Peer Specialist Supervisor-ACCS

Residential Program Recovery Specialist

Peer Specialist - Community Crisis Stabilization - Part Time

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ACCS Certified Peer Recovery Coach - North County Integrated Team B

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